Karelian Bear Dog Border Collie Mix For Adoption in Nashville TN

Looking for a Border Collie mix for adoption in Nashville? Sly is looking for a very good home. This special dog is a unique mix of BC and Karelian Bear Dog. He is 6 years old, healthy, neutered and up to date on his shots. Sly is looking for an adults only home in the country.
Sly is a Karelian Bear Dog Border Collie mix dog looking for a loving new home in a country setting. He is 6 years young and weighs 60 pounds. Sly is healthy, fixed, up to date on shots and house trained. Sly needs a home in the country where he can practice his Bear Dog skills. He currently lives with a senior lady in town, and it is not a suitable environment for this smart, very devoted and protective dog. He is very smart and always on alert, which is what he was bred to do. The sounds, smells and noise of city life are too much for Sly, and he needs owners who can give him the right home, and the exercise and stimulation he needs. Sly loves to swim, and is an amazing dog looking for an amazing home. Adopt Sly today.

There is a $100 adoption/rehoming fee. Supplies and veterinary records will be included.

Request to Meet A Pet

To request an opportunity to meet a pet showcased on our website, please fill out the form below. Once we receive your request, our rehoming coordinator will contact you.

Please provide as much information as possible. This form is not intended to be intrusive, but ensures the safety and peace of mind of our families, who are inviting potential adopters into their homes. Thank you for your understanding.
Should you and the pet’s owner mutually agree to proceed with an adoption, there will be a rehoming fee required as listed on the pet’s profile. This fee will be due and payable to Find My Pet A Home before this pet is transferred to your care.

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Are all members of your family in agreement about your decision to adopt this pet?

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If yes, please explain the circumstances. Why was the pet surrendered?

How much time will you be able to spend with this pet each day? Will the pet be left alone for long periods of time?

This pet's current family may want to keep in touch and possibly visit on occasion. Are you OK with this?

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Do you have the financial ability to pay for this pet's nutrition and vet care needs?

Our pet rehoming staff will contact you periodically for a year following adoption to ensure this pet's well-being. Are you OK with this?

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Additional Comments

Please provide 2 references that we can call. These should be people who know you well and can verify that you are responsible, knowledgeable and able to provide a loving, forever home for this pet. The first reference should be a veterinarian or other pet care professional.

Veterinarian

Please provide the name and contact information for your current or previous veterinarian.

Character Reference

Please provide the name and contact information for someone who knows you well and can assure us of your ability to provide a good home for a pet.

Sly’s Personality

Sly is really a good dog, loving and affectionate to me and my family members, he is well behaved while in a known environment. Is not destructive only to his toy balls, obedient when not in his fear mode, sit, stay, down.. seems food orientated at times, will linger around dinning table and snatch food from my grandson.

Was craate trained however I didn’t feel the need to it so now he really doesn’t like it., big mistake on my part. Sleeps through the night, has regular bowel habits, and is house trained. Loves the water, and to chase a ball..he will almost bring to back to me…and will allow me to take any of his toys as well as any undesirable food he finds while walking.

My decision to rehome Sly has been a difficult one, I do not take pet ownership lightly. However as I stated above I feel Sly needs the opportunity to be the best he is capable of being, with the right owner, proper training and exercise in a forever home he can and will thrive.

Sly has become very attached to me as I have to him…I my concern is that he will suffer because of my impulsive decision to adopt him. I feel the ideal person would be an individual who understands the breed(s) and has a firm yet compassionate hand to assist Sly to become a more confident dog.

Why is Sly Being Rehomed?

I lost my beloved dog Goldie about 2 years ago. I saw a rehoming post on FB and looked like the kind of dog I would like to have. He was quite a bit larger than my past dog, and like the outdoors as I do…I felt it was a perfect match.

Sly is a good dog, he has basic obedience training sit, stay, down… however when he gets in his defensive mode I lose control..and he will not obey me. I adopted Sly in October and have tried to work with him to help with his behavior. However I am 70 years old and feel that I can not offer him the help and training he needs.

I can love him, provide him, food and care but he needs more then that. He needs a firm hand, training, much more exercise then I can provide him..a fenced in yard and room to run. he absolutely loves the water!

I live in a condo and although I walk him regularly it is not enough…I have also developed and knee injury that keeps me from intense exercise. I do not have the financial or physical resources to give Sly what he needs.

Sly’s Perfect Adoptive Home Will Be:

An adults only home in the country with a large, securely fenced yard. Sly needs an owner with lots of confidence who can relieve him of his duty being the Alpha. Sly needs an owner who can take him for long walks, hikes, swims and other adventures.

How To Adopt Sly

If you are interested in adopting this special Border Collie Karelian Bear dog mix in Nashville Tennessee, please fill out our online meeting request below. Once received and reviewed, our staff will ask the pets owner to reach out to you and arrange a meeting.

Request to Meet A Pet

To request an opportunity to meet a pet showcased on our website, please fill out the form below. Once we receive your request, our rehoming coordinator will contact you.

Please provide as much information as possible. This form is not intended to be intrusive, but ensures the safety and peace of mind of our families, who are inviting potential adopters into their homes. Thank you for your understanding.
Should you and the pet’s owner mutually agree to proceed with an adoption, there will be a rehoming fee required as listed on the pet’s profile. This fee will be due and payable to Find My Pet A Home before this pet is transferred to your care.

Pet's Name*

Type of Pet:*

Cat

Dog

Other

If this pet has been adopted, or you are not selected to adopt, would you like to consider other suitable dogs or cats?

If yes, please provide any specific information as to the type of dog or cat you are hoping to adopt. (ie breed, size, age, personality, etc)

Your Contact Information:

Name

First

Last

Date of Birth:

Address

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Email

Phone

Mobile

Are you able to receive text messages on this number?

Yes

No

Best time of day to contact you:

:HH

MM

Please tell us about your home and family, and why you would be a good choice to adopt this pet.

Please tell us if you have any children, how many, and their ages:

Please give us some information about your history where pets are concerned. Do you have pets now, or have you owned a pet previously? If yes, what became of the pet?

Do you:

Own a home?

Rent a home?

If you are renting, does your landlord allow pets?

Yes

No

Do you have a securely fenced yard?

Yes

No

Are all members of your family in agreement about your decision to adopt this pet?

Yes

No

Does anyone in the home have pet allergies?

Yes

No

Have you ever surrendered a pet to a shelter or rescue, or given away a pet?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain the circumstances. Why was the pet surrendered?

How much time will you be able to spend with this pet each day? Will the pet be left alone for long periods of time?

This pet's current family may want to keep in touch and possibly visit on occasion. Are you OK with this?

Yes

No

Unsure

Do you have the financial ability to pay for this pet's nutrition and vet care needs?

Our pet rehoming staff will contact you periodically for a year following adoption to ensure this pet's well-being. Are you OK with this?

Yes

No

Unsure

Additional Comments

Please provide 2 references that we can call. These should be people who know you well and can verify that you are responsible, knowledgeable and able to provide a loving, forever home for this pet. The first reference should be a veterinarian or other pet care professional.

Veterinarian

Please provide the name and contact information for your current or previous veterinarian.

Character Reference

Please provide the name and contact information for someone who knows you well and can assure us of your ability to provide a good home for a pet.